Kids Reading Challenge: Book About a Leader

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All-new challenge items to inspire kids to read more and have fun! Read any of the kids titles on this list to get a step closer to finishing our 2023 challenge and winning a prize. All-new challenge items to inspire kids to read more and have fun! Read any of the kids titles on this list to get a step closer to finishing our 2023 challenge and winning a prize. Show less

Bee Fearless

Dream Like A Kid

by Ulmer, Mikaila

Book - 2020

This Shark Tank entrepreneur was scared of bees until she learned more about them. Now she is dedicated to saving them, one glass of lemonade at a time. This Shark Tank entrepreneur was scared of bees until she learned more about them. Now she is dedicated to saving them, one glass of lemonade at a time. Show less

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Kid Athletes

True Tales of Childhood From Sports Legends

by Stabler, David

Book - 2015

These kid athletes range from reigning gymnastics Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas to sumo legend Jesse Kuhaulua (Takamiyama Daigoro). Includes a nice blend of current competitors and historical figures, as well as a variety of sports represented. These kid athletes range from reigning gymnastics Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas to sumo legend Jesse Kuhaulua (Takamiyama Daigoro). Includes a nice blend of current competitors and historical figures, as well as a variety of sports represented. Show less

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

by Kamkwamba, William

Book - 2015

This is the true story of William, who, despite the odds against him, refused to give up on his dreams of bringing light and water into the lives of his fellow villagers in Malawi. This is the true story of William, who, despite the odds against him, refused to give up on his dreams of bringing light and water into the lives of his fellow villagers in Malawi. Show less

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Born to Fly

The First Women's Air Race Across America

by Sheinkin, Steve

Book - 2019

Learn about the Women's Air Derby of 1929 and the stories of the women who participated in that race, the first of its kind featuring female pilots. Learn about the Women's Air Derby of 1929 and the stories of the women who participated in that race, the first of its kind featuring female pilots. Show less

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Spaceman

The True Story of A Young Boy's Journey to Becoming An Astronaut

by Massimino, Mike

Book - 2020

Astronaut Mike Massimino tells his story of growing up in Long Island as a space-obsessed kid, then losing that dream of going to space, then finding it again and performing two spacewalks. Astronaut Mike Massimino tells his story of growing up in Long Island as a space-obsessed kid, then losing that dream of going to space, then finding it again and performing two spacewalks. Show less

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Warrior Dog

The True Story of a Navy SEAL and His Fearless Canine Partner

by Layden, Joe

Streaming Audiobook - 2020

Details Will Chesney's time as a Navy Seal. Specifically, it focuses on his time as a dog handler with Cairo, a Belgian Malinois. The two instantly bonded...Show more Details Will Chesney's time as a Navy Seal. Specifically, it focuses on his time as a dog handler with Cairo, a Belgian Malinois. The two instantly bonded and worked side by side for hundreds of critical operations, including the operation in which Osama bin Laden was captured. Show less

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We Could Be Heroes

by Finnegan, Margaret

Book - 2020

This memorable tale about two delightful neurodivergent children who find friendship for the first time will grab your heart. It allows us to view the world through their eyes and to experience their feelings as they struggle to understand it. This memorable tale about two delightful neurodivergent children who find friendship for the first time will grab your heart. It allows us to view the world through their eyes and to experience their feelings as they struggle to understand it. Show less

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Marcus Makes A Movie

by Hart, Kevin

Book - 2021

Marcus is forced to join an after-school club. After trying out a few, he lands in the filmmaking group. At first he clashes, but he soon makes friends wi...Show more Marcus is forced to join an after-school club. After trying out a few, he lands in the filmmaking group. At first he clashes, but he soon makes friends with the other kids and sets out to make not one, but two great movies, one of which is based on his very own comic book. Show less

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I Am Malala

How One Girl Stood up for Education and Changed the World

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2014

Malala Yousafzai was working, speaking and writing on behalf of girls' education when she was 11 years old. Her story stands to inspire future generations of young leaders to speak up for what is right. Malala Yousafzai was working, speaking and writing on behalf of girls' education when she was 11 years old. Her story stands to inspire future generations of young leaders to speak up for what is right. Show less

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Across the Minefields

by Toler, Pamela D.

Book - 2021

June 1942, Libya: Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War II. After the Germans surrounded...Show more June 1942, Libya: Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War II. After the Germans surrounded the military camp of Bir Hakeim, a shocking order was issued: French troops were to break out in the middle of the night, crossing dangerous minefields and enemy territory, to reach their British allies. And Officer Travers would be leading the charge. Show less

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